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1) "We called ourselves Downer - maybe we jinxed ourselves from the get-go," says guitarist and co-founder Aaron Silberman. The Orange County based four-piece's Roadrunner debut is an eleven song tangle of emotion and gigantic riffmongery huge rock ambitions infused with hardcore intensity. From the appropriately-titled introductory burn of "Flex" to the last gasp of "Curbed", Downer is a non-stop groove down a melodic and darkened drain.
"We get our work ethic from growing up in the Orange County hardcore/straight edge scene," say vocalist John Scott. It's always been a grassroots/do it yourself thing. I find that relying on someone else usually results in being let down." That feeling is core to the longstanding partnership between
Silberman and Scott, both veterans of the late 80's, early 90's Orange County Hardcore scene - Scott with Headfirst and Silberman with Mission Impossible. Both spent their musical adolescence side by side with bands like Inside Out (who gave the world Rage Against the Machine frontman Zach De La Rocha) and The Offspring. "Our first gig as Downer was with The Offspring in a pizza parlor in Norco in front of about four people!" Aaron laughs. "Our second show was at the Whiskey with Korn opening for us!" It never seemed the right time - til now, Downer struggled through the morass of trend and time, with two independent releases, a self-titled five song EP and a 1997 album, "Wrestling With Jesus", both on the tiny Ammunition label.
With influences ranging between U2, Jane's Addiction and Fugazi, Downer had to prove themselves regardless of who they played in front of. 1996 found the band traversing America with metal-core warlords, Earth Crisis. The following year Downer ripped it up in front of an Arizona Lollapalooza crowd. "Both of those experiences were amazing," states Scott. "They pushed us to be fierce. Our heads were shaved. We were playing music that didn't fit in and kids were getting into it. That's what makes this so worth it for us.." And that sheer will to overcome even the most indifferent crowd is what seems to drive Downer. "We could have walked away from this so many times," says the singer. "We can't."
Many bass players, drummers and gigs later, cut to producer Bob Marlette's (Black Sabbath, Sinistar, Tony Iommi) home studio during December 1999. With drummer Tracey Sledge , in tow, the 'record' button was pressed and Downer was delivering. Having struggled over the past few months writing the record, once production was in full swing, the results were staggering. "It took us maybe two weeks to get it down," states the frontman. "No wasted time. Working with Bob was awesome. He got performances out of all of us we never would have thought we were capable of." The end of recording saw the entrance of Jed Hathaway, originally a guitar player that stepped over to bass to join the Downer fold.
True to its name, Downer isn't exactly an easy or exceedingly pleasant trip. Take the disturbing cover artwork by cult hero and Metallica scribbler, Pushead as a warning, then go full-throttle with the energetic pound of the
first single "Last Time". Soaring and infectious from the first note, it's a high-energy bludgeon imbued with what Aaron sums up as "the reality of the situation." For frontman John Scott, Downer's lyrical viewpoint isn't anything but "...total honesty. What we all face in our lives. They may not be the happiest things...but I'm probably not the happiest person. ("Last Time"] is about how you're so sick and tired of letting people down, you're ready to climb up to the roof and end the dissapointment permanently."
The singer pauses for a moment. "It's about getting by day by day and not letting things keep you down. All that stuff comes and goes. Money woes. Job stress. Disappointment. Eventually, you'll get through it." So when you're on the ledge, looking down - "Jump!" the frontman laughs, correcting himself. "No, fight, get through it."
Downer: eleven songs of frustration, desperation and salvation. The sound of music from the brink
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3) Downer is a grunge band from germany. Members include Micha (git./voc.), Thekla (bass), Martin (drums)
4) Downer is a Pop-Punk/Emo band from Cleveland.
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5) A Dreamy Noise Pop band from Hong Kong.
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6) Downer was a Death Metal/Grindcore band from Australia formed in 1992. They released a full length album in 1994 and a demo in 1995. There seems to be a slight confusion with the name of their full length album since it appears named in two ways: Grater Scrape or Greater Scrape.
Savior
Downer Lyrics
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you pray to my hairpiece
and my luxury.
It seems you're all victims to be
run for your lives.
Could it be time that god falters?
Could it be time that I fall?
I've no legs at all.
Faith is so blind it might hurt
and lead you to jump off the edge of the earth
it seems all you suckers would see
that I'm just a thief.
POOR MICE.
You said you would like me to stay
and lead you away from your problems
I helped create.
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
I am.
When life hits the bottom
you'll pray for my sympathy
I don't c are what you hoped for
you paid for salvation
your prayers unaccounted for
stupid
wasted and poor.
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
I am.
My wallet gets thick from you fools
you pray to my hairpiece
and my luxury.
It seems you're victims to be
run for your life.
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
Who is your savior?
The lyrics to Downer's song Savior talk about a man who takes advantage of people's blind faith in him, claiming to be their savior while taking their money and leading them nowhere. The first stanza of the lyrics talk about how the man's wallet gets thick from people who blindly pray to him and his material possessions. He considers them all to be victims and tells them to run for their lives. The second stanza questions whether it is the time for the man to fall and whether God also falters. The only thing the man has to lean on is the pulpit, and without it, he has no legs at all. He accuses people of being blind enough to jump off the edge of the earth because of their faith in him when in reality, he is just a thief. The chorus repeatedly asks who their savior is, to which the man declares that he is.
The third stanza talks about how people would pray for the man's sympathy when life hits the bottom. He doesn't care about what they hope for, and they have paid for a salvation that he can provide, but their prayers go unaccounted for. The man calls people stupid, wasted, and poor. The last stanza repeats the chorus, emphasizing the message that people are putting their faith in the wrong person.
Overall, the lyrics in Savior are a critique of people blindly putting their faith in someone without fully understanding what they are buying into. The man in the song is taking advantage of people's vulnerability and preying on their ignorance for his own gain.
Line by Line Meaning
My wallet gets thick from you fools
Your foolishness fills my pockets with wealth
you pray to my hairpiece
You worship my physical appearance, including my artificial hair
and my luxury.
You also worship my luxurious lifestyle
It seems you're all victims to be
You are all seen as easy targets for exploitation
run for your lives.
You should flee from my grasp while you still can
Could it be time that god falters?
Is it possible that even God can fail?
Could it be time that I fall?
Is it possible that I, too, can fail and fall from your worship?
Except for the pulpit I lean on
Aside from the platform I stand on, I have no foundation or support
I've no legs at all.
I have no real power or authority, despite my outward appearance of confidence
Faith is so blind it might hurt
Blindly following beliefs can be painful and dangerous
and lead you to jump off the edge of the earth
This blind faith can even lead to self-destruction or falling off the edge of the world
it seems all you suckers would see
You all should be able to recognize that I am taking advantage of your gullibility
that I'm just a thief.
I am nothing more than a thief, stealing your money and trust
POOR MICE.
You are all foolishly playing into my trap
You said you would like me to stay
You have invited me to stay and continue leading you astray
and lead you away from your problems
You believe that I can lead you away from your troubles and issues
I helped create.
Though I may have contributed to your problems, I also convinced you that I can solve them
Who is your savior?
Who do you look to for salvation or rescue?
I am.
I am the answer to your plea for salvation, though in reality I am only robbing you
When life hits the bottom
In times of great hardship and despair
you'll pray for my sympathy
You will beg for my understanding and mercy
I don't c are what you hoped for
I am uninterested in your desires or hopes
you paid for salvation
You have paid for a false sense of security and redemption
your prayers unaccounted for
Your prayers are simply words with no true impact or effect
stupid
You are foolish for placing your trust in me
wasted and poor.
Your hopes, dreams, and finances will all be for nothing in the end
Who is your savior?
Who do you truly believe will save you from your troubles?
I am.
Though I am only a false savior, you see me as your only hope
Who is your savior?
Who do you trust to rescue you when you are in need?
I am.
Though I am merely an imposter, you see me as your only salvation
Who is your savior?
Who do you believe will redeem you from your sins or struggles?
I am.
Though I am a fraud, you see me as the only way to absolution
Who is your savior?
Who do you see as your protector and defender?
I am.
Though I am unworthy, you place all your trust in me as your only defender
Who is your savior?
Who do you believe will ultimately save you from death?
I am.
Despite my deceitfulness, you see me as the only hope for eternal life and salvation
Contributed by Sebastian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JGScottisyourfather
My favorite song on this album
@Tohfool
JGScottisyourfather your band reminds me of A perfect circle
@ywir6767
Was trying to think of this band for the longest time and finally found it digging through every nu metal album on discogs. Downer. Really a shame this isn't on spotify. I was combing through so much stuff lol. I looked up the track listing and made an album file. So happy to have rediscovered this.
@jtscott8
Singer's son here. Been a while but I think they are on Spotify now. If not, let me know and I can look into it. I just remember my dad mentioning he and I think Aaron trying to throw their music on all those apps for the hell of it.
@shanedugas1767
Thanks for posting this album!
@monstermike1244
I wish Downer would have made more Albums and Did not break up. Also why is there no Footage of Downer Ever Performing?
@snailboy
This song fits with Trump's presidency a little too well.
@bob12820
Does anyone know what happened to these guys?
@revivedfears
Their vocalist quite often replies to posts on youtube. He says they just got chewed up and dissolusioned with the music business. Roadrunner certainly didn't give them the push they could have done. Some big package tours or a track on a big movie or game would have gotten then huge exposure, just like it did for bands like ill nino and fear factory.
@snoophogg1177
Snailboy. No leg u leave snail tracks on the linoleum. ()